Knightfall 2x6 Review

The King's forces begin taking over Templar properties under the guise of religious purification.

Becoming increasingly paranoid and tyrannical in his quest to destroy the Order and secure his legacy.

Gawain, once a loyal Templar, is now fully aligned with King Philip and William De Nogaret. His intimate knowledge of the Order’s secrets becomes a major threat to his former brothers. His bitterness over his injury and perceived betrayal by the Templars fuels his actions throughout the episode. Knightfall 2x6

De Nogaret initiates a plan to plant false evidence in Templar Commanderies to support the charges of heresy.

The mastermind behind the King's legal and political strategies, working to frame the Templars for heresy. The King's forces begin taking over Templar properties

The episode centers on King Philip IV's increasingly aggressive campaign to dismantle the Knights Templar. Having failed to crush them through direct combat, Philip uses propaganda and legal maneuvers to turn the populace against them. He labels the Templars as heretics and idol-worshippers to justify his seizure of their assets and power.

While the show takes significant creative liberties, this episode draws on the historical reality of , when King Philip IV ordered the simultaneous arrest of Templars across France. The accusations of heresy and secret rituals were historical tools used to dismantle the wealthy and powerful Order. His intimate knowledge of the Order’s secrets becomes

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the relationship between King Philip and Prince Louis. Philip pushes Louis to become as ruthless as he is, leading to a dark transformation in the Prince. Louis is tasked with carrying out some of the King's most brutal orders, testing his loyalty and humanity.